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Diabetes Awareness Day

Free Cholesterol Screening & Blood Pressure Check with Fairfield University Nursing students. One-on-one consultations on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Pre-registration is required; sign-up at the front desk for appointment time or call Marie Guman at 203-385-4050.

Diabetes:  What you need to know-

presentation at 12:30 by Mary Jo Farrelly of the Bridgeport Hospital Diabetes Center.  Mary Jo will explain how to identify risk factors, offer steps to stay healthy and discuss various diabetic services covered by Medicare.  She will also discuss the role diet and exercise play in maintaining good health and offer food shopping tips.

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Healthy refreshments will be served.  Please sign up at the front desk if interested.

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